2005 Renault Kangoo vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Renault Kangoo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Kangoo | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Kangoo | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
